United Way grant workshops on Tuesday, Wednesday

Published: Monday, October 21, 2013 at 10:21 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, October 21, 2013 at 10:21 a.m.

The United Way of Henderson County is beginning its 2014-15 Community Impact Funding Process, and all nonprofits applying for funds must attend one of the two orientation sessions scheduled this week.

This competitive grant process is focused on achieving the long-term goals of United Way's education, income, and health focus areas.

All information needed to apply, along with access to United Way's new online process, will be provided at the orientation sessions set for 9-11 a.m. Tuesday and 3-5 p.m. Wednesday at the United Way office, 32 Smyth Ave., Suite 100, Hendersonville.

• Funding Eligibility: Agencies must satisfy the requirements of the UWHC Agency Funding Eligibility Criteria to apply for program funding. To be considered for funding, a program must address a UWHC Target Issue under education, income or health with the goal to help UWHC meet its HC 2025 Community Impact goals or apply under Basic Needs/Crisis Services. In addition, the agency must be a 501(c)(3) with at least a two-year history of providing health and human service programs to the residents of Henderson County. The program for which the agency is seeking funding must have been in existence for at least one year and have measurable program results.

• Collaborations: Agencies may combine resources and apply together in a new collaborative program addressing one or more of the UWHC 2025 Target Issues. Agencies wishing to collaborate and apply for funding are required to apply under at least one agency that is a current United Way Funded Community Partner. An explanation of which agency will be the fiscal agent is required in the application.

• New programs: New programs are required to meet United Way's Eligibility Criteria. Applications will require an expanded budget detail and program description.

<p>The United Way of Henderson County is beginning its 2014-15 Community Impact Funding Process, and all nonprofits applying for funds must attend one of the two orientation sessions scheduled this week. </p><p>This competitive grant process is focused on achieving the long-term goals of United Way's education, income, and health focus areas.</p><p>All information needed to apply, along with access to United Way's new online process, will be provided at the orientation sessions set for 9-11 a.m. Tuesday and 3-5 p.m. Wednesday at the United Way office, 32 Smyth Ave., Suite 100, Hendersonville.</p><p>Please RSVP by calling 828-692-1636, ext. 11, or emailing dspitzer@liveunitedhc.org.</p><p>All applicants for funds must:</p><p>• Be a 501(c)(3) or public, tax-exempt health and human service organization</p><p>• Serve Henderson County residents</p><p>• Have program results that clearly align with UWHC goals in the education, income or health focus area</p><p>• Meet United Way's eligibility criteria (on the UWHC website, www.liveunitedhc.org)</p><p>• Meet United Way's partnership agreement (on the website)</p><p>The programs parameters are as follows:</p><p>• Funding Eligibility: Agencies must satisfy the requirements of the UWHC Agency Funding Eligibility Criteria to apply for program funding. To be considered for funding, a program must address a UWHC Target Issue under education, income or health with the goal to help UWHC meet its HC 2025 Community Impact goals or apply under Basic Needs/Crisis Services. In addition, the agency must be a 501(c)(3) with at least a two-year history of providing health and human service programs to the residents of Henderson County. The program for which the agency is seeking funding must have been in existence for at least one year and have measurable program results. </p><p>• Collaborations: Agencies may combine resources and apply together in a new collaborative program addressing one or more of the UWHC 2025 Target Issues. Agencies wishing to collaborate and apply for funding are required to apply under at least one agency that is a current United Way Funded Community Partner. An explanation of which agency will be the fiscal agent is required in the application. </p><p>• New programs: New programs are required to meet United Way's Eligibility Criteria. Applications will require an expanded budget detail and program description.</p><p>The United Way has set the following deadlines:</p><p>• Eligibility Criteria applications must be submitted by noon Nov. 20.</p><p>• Letters of Intent are due by noon Dec. 18.</p><p>• Applications are due by noon Feb. 5.</p><p>• Funding decision notifications will be released in May. </p><p>For more information, please contact David Jacklin at djacklin@liveunitedhc.org or 828-692-1636, ext 15.</p>